Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

Family: Cucurbitaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Cucumis sativus is a ANNUAL CLIMBER growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour and is not very nutritious. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The cucumber is a common ingredient of salads, being valued mainly for its crisp texture and juiciness.; However, it is very watery, with little flavour and is not very nutritious.; Many people find the fruit to be indigestible, this is due to the high cellulose content.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in a truly wild situation. (Zone 9)